An Editorial on Revolutionizing Urinary Care in Pakistan by Embracing the United Kingdom National Health Service Approach to Catheterisation Documentation and Trial Without Catheter.

This editorial highlights the importance of catheterisation documentation and the practice of trials without catheters in improving patient outcomes in Pakistan. Acute urinary retention, a major urological emergency, needs short-term catheter placement, with a trial without a catheter used globally to reduce catheter-associated urinary tract infections. This procedure, often enhanced by alpha-1 blockers, enables patients to regain continence and promotes micturition post-catheterisation, particularly useful following surgeries such as prostatectomy.

Movement-related activity in the internal globus pallidus of the parkinsonian macaque.

Although the basal ganglia (BG) plays a central role in the motor symptoms of Parkinson's disease, few studies have investigated the influence of parkinsonism on movement-related activity in the BG. Here, we studied the perimovement activity of neurons in globus pallidus internus (GPi) of non-human primates before and after the induction of parkinsonism by administration of 1-methyl-4-phenyl-1,2,3,6-tetrahydropyridine (MPTP). Neuronal responses were equally common in the parkinsonian brain as seen prior to MPTP and the distribution of different response types was largely unchanged.

Analysis of microbiological profiles of Indian patients with peri-implantitis and periodontitis.

The microbial profile of patients with periimplantis to inqure any unique composition of microorganisms in them is of interest to dentists. Hence, we evaluated the microbial profile of patients with peri-implantitis, patients with periodontitis and normal healthy subjects. 180 subjects were included in this study.

Preparation and functional characterization of pullulan-sodium alginate composite film enhanced with ultrasound-assisted clove essential oil Nanoemulsions for effective preservation of cherries and mushrooms.

Clove essential oil (CEO) exhibited potent antibacterial efficacy and are obtained from Eugenia caryophyllata tree flower buds. Herein, CEO nanoemulsions were prepared using various concentrations of casein protein treated with ultrasound for different time interval. The study demonstrated that CEO nanoemulsions with 5% casein protein subjected to ultrasound for 10 min displayed the most minimal particle size.

Complete mitochondrial genomes of edible mushrooms: features, evolution, and phylogeny.

Edible mushrooms are an important food source with high nutritional and medicinal value. They are a useful source for studying phylogenetic evolution and species divergence. The exploration of the evolutionary relationships among these species conventionally involves analyzing sequence variations within their complete mitochondrial genomes, which range from 31,854 bp (Cordyceps militaris) to 197,486 bp (Grifolia frondosa).

Simple Criteria, Yet the Dearth Utilization-Antithrombotic Management Practice among Atrial Fibrillation Patients at Hawassa University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital, Hawassa, Sidama, Ethiopia.

Background: Atrial fibrillation (AF) is associated with significant mortality and morbidity from stroke and thromboembolism. Despite the availability of effective oral anticoagulation medication, AF patients remain at a high risk of stroke if not treated properly. The purpose of this study was to evaluate antithrombotic therapy practices in patients with AF in the adult cardiac clinic at Hawassa University Comprehensive Specialized Hospital (HUCSH).

Iron Oxychalcogenides and Their Photocurrent Responses.

We report here the results of an experimental investigation of the electronic properties and photocurrent responses of the CaFeO and LaOFeO phases and a computational study of the electronic structure of polar CaFeOSe. We find that both CaFeO ( = S and Se) have band gaps and conduction band edge positions compatible with light-driven photocatalytic water splitting, although the oxysulfide suffers from degradation due to the oxidation of Fe sites. The higher O/ ratio in the Fe coordination environment in CaFeOSe increases its stability without increasing the band gap beyond the visible range.

Exploring strain OM81 for the production of polyhydroxyalkanoate (PHA) bioplastic using olive mill wastewater.

Unlabelled: In this study, bacterial strains isolated from olive oil mill wastewater assigned to ( = 4) and ( = 1) genera, were evaluated for their ability to accumulate intracellular PHA granules using Sudan Black staining. A maximum PHA production of 0.14 g/L (i.

Metabolomic and transcriptomic analyses of the flavonoid biosynthetic pathway in blueberry ( spp.).

As a highly economic small fruit crop, blueberry is enjoyed by most people in terms of color, taste, and rich nutrition. To better understand its coloring mechanism on the process of ripening, an integrative analysis of the metabolome and transcriptome profiles was performed in three blueberry varieties at three developmental stages. In this study, 41 flavonoid metabolites closely related to the coloring in blueberry samples were analyzed.

Comprehensive review on patulin and toxins in fruit and derived products.

Mycotoxins are toxic secondary metabolites produced by certain fungi, which can contaminate various food commodities, including fruits and their derived products. Patulin and toxins are among the most commonly encountered mycotoxins in fruit and their derived products. In this review, the sources, toxicity, and regulations related to these mycotoxins, as well as their detection and mitigation strategies are widely discussed.

Photocatalytic and Photocurrent Responses to Visible Light of the Lone-Pair-Based Oxysulfide SrCdSbSO.

We present a combined experimental and computational study on the recently reported oxysulfide SrCdSbSO. Our spectroscopy and photoelectrochemical measurements and tests for photocatalytic activity indicate the potential of SrCdSbSO for photocatalytic applications. In particular, the transient photocurrent response shows a reproducible photogenerated current which depends on light intensity and which indicates an efficient electron-hole separation upon visible light illumination.

Graves Disease Following Subacute Thyroiditis in a Chinese Man.

Background/objective: The development of Graves disease (GD) after subacute thyroiditis (SAT) is rare, with approximately 31 reported cases, of which only 5 occurred in men. We describe a case of GD diagnosed based on newly elevated thyroid-stimulating immunoglobulin (TSI) and thyroid-stimulating hormone (TSH) receptor autoantibody (TRAb) levels after SAT.

Case Report: A 32-year-old Chinese man presented with right anterior neck pain, swelling, sore throat, cough, and fever.

Time-Resolved Spectroscopy and High-Efficiency Light-Driven Hydrogen Evolution of a {Mo S }-Containing Polyoxometalate-Based System.

Polyoxothiometalate ions (ThioPOM) are active hydrogen-evolution reaction (HER) catalysts based on modular assembly built from electrophilic clusters {MoS } and vacant polyoxotungstates. Herein, the dumbbell-like anion [{(PW O )Mo S (H O) (OH)} ] exhibits very high light-driven HER activity, while the active cores {Mo S } do not contain any exposed disulfido ligands, which were suspected to be the origin of the HER activity. Moreover, in the catalyst architecture, the two central {Mo S } cores are sandwiched by two {PW O } subunits that act as oxidant-resistant protecting groups and behave as electron-collecting units.

Supramolecular Association between γ-Cyclodextrin and Preyssler-Type Polyoxotungstate.

The development of hybrid materials based on polyoxometalates constitutes a strategy for the design of multifunctional materials. The slow evaporation of an aqueous solution of [NaPWO] in the presence of γ-Cyclodextrin (γ-CD) led to the crystallization of a KNa{[NaPWO]•(CHO)}•23HO () supramolecular compound, which was characterized by single-crystal X-ray diffraction, IR-spectroscopy, thermogravimetric and elemental analyses. Structural analysis revealed the formation of 1:1 {[NaPWO]•[γ-CD]} adduct in the solid state.

RNA-Seq profiling reveals the plant hormones and molecular mechanisms stimulating the early ripening in apple.

Fruit development and ripening are essential components of human and animal diets. Fruit ripening is also a vital plant trait for plant shelf life at the commercial level. In the present study, two apple cultivars, Hanfu wild (HC) and Hanfu mutant (HM), were employed for RNA-Sequencing (RNA-Seq) to explore the genes involved in fruit ripening.

A Case for Biopsy: Injectable Naltrexone-Induced Acute Eosinophilic Pneumonia.

Naltrexone is a semi-synthetic opioid that has competitive antagonist activity at mu opioid receptors. Naltrexone has proven to be efficacious in the treatment of alcohol and opioid dependence, and a long-acting injectable form of naltrexone was developed to overcome non-compliance. Therefore, injectable naltrexone has the potential to become an important medication for the treatment of opiate and alcohol dependence.

Assessment of Diverse Frenal Morphology in Primary, Mixed, and Permanent Dentition: A Prevalence Study.

Aim: The maxillary labial frenum is a normal anatomic structure with inherent morphological variations. It has various morphologies and types depending on the attachment of fibers. This study was conducted to access the frenal morphology and frenal attachment in primary, mixed, and permanent dentition.

Limited Environmental Serine and Glycine Confer Brain Metastasis Sensitivity to PHGDH Inhibition.

A hallmark of metastasis is the adaptation of tumor cells to new environments. Metabolic constraints imposed by the serine and glycine-limited brain environment restrict metastatic tumor growth. How brain metastases overcome these growth-prohibitive conditions is poorly understood.

Selective extraction of fungicide carbendazim in fruits using β-cyclodextrin based molecularly imprinted polymers.

Considering the importance of developing a new analytical approach for pesticide residue detection for the sake of ensuring food safety, a β-cyclodextrin based molecularly imprinted polymer was prepared for selective determination of carbendazim. The polymers consist of a porous and hollow structure demonstrating the selective abundant adsorption sites for carbendazim molecule. The selectivity and adsorption capacity of the imprinted polymers were analyzed with dispersive solid-phase extraction and analyzed with high performance liquid chromatography coupled with ultraviolet.

Synthesis of core-shell magnetic molecularly imprinted polymer for the selective determination of imidacloprid in apple samples.

This work demonstrates the synthesis and characterization of core-shell magnetic molecularly imprinted polymers based on surface imprinting using methacryloyl chloride as a functional monomer for the selective extraction of imidacloprid (template) from apple fruit. The characterization analysis results ensured the successful synthesis of the magnetic molecularly imprinted polymers owing to their heterogeneous structure and good magnetic properties. An isothermal binding test was assessed with a pseudo-second-order kinetic model, and the kinetic results fit well to the Freundlich isothermal model.

Brain metastases of non-small cell lung cancer: prognostic factors and management.

Background: The prognosis of patients with non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) with brain metastasis (BM) is dark. The aim of our study was to analyze the prognostic factors after the onset of BM and to evaluate the current management of BM.

Methods: We conducted a retrospective study that included 100 patients diagnosed with primary NSCLC with BM.

Chronic arthritis revealing sarcoidosis in a patient exposed to silica.

Sarcoidosis is a systematic, granulomatous disease of unknown cause which can affect any organ in the body. Pulmonary involvement is the most common. Musculoskeletal manifestations of sarcoidosis are less common affecting 10-25% of patients and chronic arthritis occurs rarely.

Impact of malnutrition in advanced non-small cell lung cancer.

Background: Malnutrition is so commonly associated with cancer disease. Our work aims to highlight the impact of malnutrition on the survival and toxicity of chemotherapy in patients with advanced stages of non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC).

Methods: A retrospective study including 60 patients followed for NSCLC stage IIIB and IV, between January 2007 and December 2013.